In Defense of Animals proudly presents our 7th Annual Vegan Spirituality Retreat to explore veganism as a spiritual practice. Enjoy yoga, meditation, a guest speaker, a catered vegan lunch, a naturalist guided walk, and an animal blessing with musicians Jim Harris and Lonnie Davis. Friendly animal companions are welcome at the Retreat and Animal Blessing Ceremony.

Animal Blessing Ceremony: Honor your animal companions and animals around the world through drumming and dancing in nature. Bring animal companions, a photo, or your own animal spirit! Everyone is invited to drum and dance in the Ceremony, which offers opportunities to celebrate animal companions, honor those who have died, empathize with animals suffering around the world, and create a vision of harmony between humans and other animals. Please bring leashes or carriers for your animal companions. You’re also welcome to bring a vegan/synthetic drum!

What: Vegan Spirituality Retreat

When: Saturday, October 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Animal Blessing Ceremony from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Where: Saunders Woods, 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035

Cost (includes lunch): $40 door price, $35 online registration, and $5 per child (sliding-scale available)

Bring: Yoga mat, water bottle, walking shoes, animal companion(s) and/or photo(s)

To Register: www.idausa.org/retreats or contact Lisa Levinson at lisa@idausa.org, 215-620-2130

More Info: www.idausa.org/sustainableactivism, www.veganspirituality.com